The R/V Thompson arrived at the summit of Axial Seamount at ~ 2 am on July 15 to begin operations. During the previous day, ROPOS was completely tested and safety meetings were held among scientists, engineers, the ship crew and the ROPOS team t
Today has been spent in preparation for the upcoming dive (Dive R1712) at the summit of Axial Seamount. Safety meetings were held among the ship, ROPOS, and science party teams, operational plans were discussed, and equipment readied fo
…. planning, and strategizing.
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.
Lots of work is under way as the Thompson is loaded and ROPOS mobilized for the VISIONS 14 expedition, which is scheduled to sail on Sunday, July 13.
This day was the day of great accomplishments. As I woke up in the morning for my watch, I was greeted by the beautiful views
